What is online sake brewery study abroad?
Online sake brewery study abroad isA sake mail order service that allows you to connect directly with local alcohol makers and toast together while staying at home.It is.
You can also taste the thoughts and personality of the sake brewer, and through sake you can learn about life and create new connections.
Having fun learning with friends who live far away will make your regular drinks even more delicious and flavorful.
・I want to go on a sake brewery tour, but I don't have time...
・I want to increase my knowledge of various types of sake!
・I want a friend who loves sake!
・I want to support sake breweries! !
This is a place that is highly recommended for those who have these kinds of thoughts! !
51st Online Sake Brewery Study Abroad
■Date and time: January 25th (Sat) 19:00~
■Speaker: “Akira Hiyoshi”, fifth generation brewer of Hiyoshi Sake BreweryMr.
This timeThe fifth installment of the Hokuriku support series.
The speaker will be from Hiyoshi Sake Brewery, which has a brewery in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
The brewery was almost completely destroyed by the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day one year ago.
Even now, the situation is such that recovery is so slow that joint brewing has been forced.
Until now, Hands-on SAKE has supported sake breweries in Noto and Hokuriku in various ways, including crowdfunding.
However, a year has passed since the earthquake, and the reality is that there are fewer opportunities to learn about the current situation.
We would like to hear from Hiyoshi Sake Brewery, which is once again trying to rebuild its sake brewery, to talk about the current state of reconstruction and its thoughts on sake brewing in the future.
About Hiyoshi Sake Brewery
Founded in 1912.
The brewery is located on Asaichi Street in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which is known as one of Japan's three major morning markets.
Originally it was a retail business, but the founderIn a dream, a white horse with a golden gourd on it told him to start making sake.This led me to become a sake brewer.
Treasure water gushes out from the basement of the storehouse, and never runs out.“Wajima sake brewed with water from the well closest to the Sea of Japan”Representative brands as“Kinpyo Shirakoma” “Ore no Sake” “Sasa no Tsuyu”etc.
Currently, the fifth generation chief brewer is"Satoshi Hiyoshi"President.
Hiyoshi Sake Brewery's sake, which is brewed by the master brewers of Noto, has a sharp, spicy aroma and a slight sweetness on the aftertaste, making it a drink you won't get tired of drinking.
It operated as a liquor store with roots in Oku-Noto Wajima, offering retail sales and brewery tours, but was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in 2020.
Since the brewery has ceased to function, we are currently working on joint brewing within and outside the prefecture, and are preparing for recovery with the aim of producing sake again in Wajima.
Hiyoshi Sake Brewery and Hakuba
The story of Hakuba that led Hiyoshi Sake Brewery to start brewing sake.
In fact, from the time of its founding until before the war, white horses were bred on the premises of the brewery, and during the spring festival every year, white horses were raised next to the brewery.Passing through “Umadashikoji”It is said that horses were offered to the guardian deities.
Due to this connection with Shinto rituals, the representative brand ``Kinhyo Shirakoma'' was born, with the carefully bred white horses and ``Gourd to Koma'' carrying good luck.
“Local production for local consumption” sake brewing in Wajima
At Hiyoshi Sake Brewery, we use water from the well closest to the Sea of Japan (as of January 2025, unusable due to disaster damage), and we also use Ishikawa Prefecture's original sake rice.“Hyakumangoku no Shiro”YaKanazawa yeastWe produce sake locally for local consumption, using ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture.
“Hyakumangoku no Shiro” was created due to the slump in demand for sake in recent years.The prefecture's original sake rice debuted in 2020 after 11 years in response to the demand for high-value-added sake brewing using local sake rice.
◆Can be highly refined
◆You can make sake with a refreshing taste.
◆You can make fruity and aromatic sake
◆It is harder to fall down than Yamada Nishiki and has a higher yield.
It has the above four characteristics and is suitable for gorgeous Daiginjo.
Regarding Kanazawa yeast, it is not the association No. 14 distributed nationwide.Kanazawa yeast distributed exclusively in three Hokuriku prefectures“It embodies Noto's local sake with its characteristic "refreshing ginjo aroma" and "light and gentle sweetness."
Reconstruction from the earthquake. What is required of Hiyoshi Sake Brewery?
The Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred on January 1, 2024.
It wasn't a horizontal or vertical tremor that I had ever felt before, but a big tremor that felt like I was being thrown around.
President Hiyoshi, who was just outside the warehouse, witnessed the collapse of the warehouse.
After that, a huge fire broke out on Asaichi Street, destroying 80% of the sake brewery.The fire stopped right in front of the Hiyoshi Sake Brewery, and although we managed to avoid secondary damage, the sake brewery was completely destroyed except for the store.
The enamel inside the iron brewing tanks and the tanks used to store sake have cracks, making them unusable.
The well is filled with sand and mud, and the water level is so low that it is difficult to draw water.
With no hope of restoring lifelines, we had no choice but to abandon sake brewing in Wajima.
Currently, we are jointly brewing alcoholic beverages within and outside the prefecture, and the store is only open on weekdays as the store has been powered up.
If you are interested, please visit the Wajima store.
What is expected of Wajima's sake in the future
One year has passed since the earthquake, and this year is said to be the first year of reconstruction.
Hiyoshi Sake Brewery isBecome a sake brewery that enjoys brewing sake in Wajima and cherishing encounters with many people.That's what I'm aiming for.
We need to make Oku-Noto a city where many people can return to Oku-Noto with hope, and where more people want to live there.
To achieve this, what will be required of Hiyoshi Sake Brewery in the future?
The high added value and specifications of Wajima's local sake were the aspects that President Hiyoshi was most concerned about during this online sake brewery study abroad trip.
The following opinions were expressed by the participating international students.
What I look for in local sake is that it is easier to buy if it emphasizes the uniqueness of local sake production, such as using sake rice like Hyakumangoku Nohaku.
I would like them to stick to the classic Ishikawa style of sake without following trends.
I'm grateful that pouches and cans are easy to carry when I'm at leisure or traveling by train.
Issho bottles are easier to use when having a party at home, and I would like the culture of using them to remain.
“The earthquake gave Hiyoshi Sake Brewery a chance to change.”
President Hiyoshi viewed the disaster in a positive light and talked about his thoughts on recovery with a renewed sense of humor.
In the future, when they resume sake brewing in Wajima, what kind of sake will they introduce to us?
I would like to continue to support them in the future.
Craft salmon made with Wajima salt? ?
Don't stop drinking Noto sake! Disaster-affected sake brewery joint brewing support project
[Third edition/Winter 2024]
A sake brewery that found it difficult to continue producing sake due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake.A project in which 24 sake breweries nationwide engage in medium- to long-term joint brewing.[Don't stop drinking Noto! ]
The name of Noto's sake breweries has spread throughout the country, and last year many people probably tried sake from Noto and Ishikawa Prefecture.
So far, Hiyoshi Sake Brewery has been working on joint brewing in the first and second stages, and in the first stage,Kamikawa Daisetsu Sake Brewery (Hokkaido)and ``Kinhyo Shirakoma.''
In the second part,Fujii Sake Brewery (Hiroshima Prefecture)We co-brewed "Ore no Sake" with
And what about the third part?Collaboration with craft salmon! !
Hiyoshi Sake Brewery is a sake brewery in Fukushima Prefecture."haccoba Craft Sake Brewery"We will try craft salmon using salt from Wajima.
What is craft salmon?This is a new genre of alcohol that is based on the production technology of Japanese sake (sake), uses rice as the raw material, and incorporates processes that cannot be legally adopted in conventional sake (sub-ingredients such as fruits and herbs).
This time, an unprecedented new type of alcoholic beverage will be created using rice from Fukushima Prefecture as a base and salt from Wajima as an accessory ingredient.
“Don’t stop drinking in Noto!” Stay tuned for the third installment! !♪
What we can do is learn about the feelings of sake breweries and support them! And let's drink and cheer! !
[Hiyoshi Sake Brewery Store]
〒928-0001
2-27-1, Kawaicho, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture
TEL:0768-22-0130
FAX: 0768-22-9988
HP:https://hiyoshisyuzou.com/
Introducing the sake of Hiyoshi Sake Brewery!
[1st bottle] Junmai Ginjo Ore no Sake Shiro with the moon
After being affected by the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture"Kaetsu Sake Brewery"This sake is co-brewed with Hiyoshi Sake Brewery based on its original recipe.
“Ore no Sake” represents everyone who picks it up (me).
The rice is ``Hyakumangoku no Shiro'' and the yeast is Kanazawa yeast.
The result is a dry Junmai Ginjo with a harmonious aroma and delicious rice flavor.
Wajima City is famous for having the largest catch of blowfish in Japan, and it is a delicious drink when paired with overnight dried blowfish.
By the way, the product name ``with the moon'' is taken from the brand ``Kaga no Tsuki'' of Kaetsu Sake Brewery, which is the joint brewer.
[2nd bottle] Honjozo Kinhyo Shirakoma
Hiyoshi Sake Brewery's representative brand.
This is also from Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture."Kaetsu Sake Brewery"Brewed in collaboration with Hiyoshi Sake Brewery based on its original recipe.
This brewed sake is made using Gohyakumangoku rice grown in Ishikawa Prefecture, and is dry but has a sweet aftertaste, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of the rice.
If you drink it with a meal or make it into warm sake, the flavor will spread even more.
Hiyoshi Sake Brewery Q&A
Here are some of the questions that were asked to President Hiyoshi during this study abroad trip.
- Are there any problems in rebuilding the sake brewery?
- Of course, we are worried about the funding required for rebuilding, but we have received a lot of support from everyone since the earthquake and have been able to continue making sake in the form of joint brewing, so I think the best way to rebuild is to do our best to respond to their wishes.
- What is needed now for the reconstruction of Noto?
- The most important thing is human resources.
Originally, the Noto area had been depopulated, and many people had no choice but to leave Noto due to the earthquake.
I feel that the power of young people is essential for revitalization.
How to participate in the online sake brewery study abroad program?
“I want to know more about the thoughts of sake brewers!” “I’m interested in studying abroad at a sake brewery online!”That's calledPlease join us below!
This will be a valuable opportunity to talk directly with a different sake brewery every month, so you might find one you can recommend.♪
We look forward to your participation!
Online sake brewery study abroad process
① Alcohol will be delivered in advance!
・After applying for the online sake brewery study abroad program, the sake will be delivered to your home.
② Participate in online sake brewery study abroad!
・Cheers with the creator! (ZOOM or YouTube LIVE)
・Divided into the first and second halves, we will explore the key points of Oshizo while interacting with everyone.
③ You can make drinking friends all over the country!
・Exchange information online with sake fans from all over the country and make drinking friends.
You can read the report summarizing past online sake brewery study abroad experiences here, so please check it out!
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With the creator"Connect"
The thoughts of the creator"Peek"
our worldview"Spread"
Cheers with a hands-on pose again next time!
*Past report articleshereFrom! !
